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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PLAZA INVESTMENTS-41 IDX DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-40
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Plaza Investments, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 25,720 sq. ft. mixed use building. The amendment consists of
converting 1,410 sq. ft. of short order restaurant use to general office use, 41 IDX Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Plaza Investments, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend
a previously approved plan for a 25,720 sq. ft. mixed use building. The amendment
consists of converting 1,410 sq. ft. of short order restaurant use to general office use, 41
IDX Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Plaza Investments.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1-R15 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on September 7, 2011.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Shelburne Square South Burlington Vermont Change of
Use Plan", prepared by O'Leary -Burke Civil Associates, PLC, dated 9/21/05, last revised
on 9/1/11.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage will remain unchanged as
the request is only for a change of use.
2. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off IDX Drive. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
Parking will remain unchanged with this application. There are 147 parking spaces
available, including 6 handicapped spaces, and 105 spaces are required. This is
adequate.
2. Pursuant to Section 13.01 (G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking
shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
3. Pursuant to Section 13.01 (8) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping
of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
1. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
2. Pursuant to Section 13.06(8) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. Traffic will not increase as a result of this change in use.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed
project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to
site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian
movement, and adequate parking areas.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
Parking is located on the front and side of the building. No changes are proposed to the
structure. As a pre-existing structure, it is in conformance with the standards of Section
14.06 (8) (2) (b).
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2. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the
height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or
adjoining buildings.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or
building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain
and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to
the proposed structures.
24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to
abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb cuts
onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or
other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections
shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be
located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance
with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure, and
properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not
escape the enclosure(s).
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27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are shown
on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-11-40 of Plaza Investments seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 25,720 sq. ft. mixed use building. The amendment
consists of converting 1,410 sq. ft. of short order restaurant use to general office use, 41
IDX Drive.
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the change in use will generate zero (0)
additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior
to use of the newly converted space as general office use.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this v� day of � , 2011 by
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PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by
filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of
Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this
decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.
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